Atopic Dictionary
It refers to allergic contact dermatitis. This is an inflammation of the skin that results from skin contact with a substance to which a particular person is allergic. An example of allergic contact dermatitis is redness, itching, peeling (blisters may also occur) at the site of contact of the belt buckle with the abdomen. The problem occurs in the patient who is allergic to a certain metal found in the metal buckle.
